Ammonium Chloride

Ammonium Chloride is an inorganic compound consisting of ammonium and chlorite ions.  Commonly used as a flux in soldering, a fertilizer in agriculture, a component in dry cell batteries, and an expectorant in medicine.

Chemical Formula: NH₄Cl

Appearance: White, crystalline solid or powder.

Uses:

• Pharmaceuticals: Ammonium Chloride has been used historically in medicine as an expectorant to thin and loosen mucus in the respiratory tract and as a diuretic.

• Agriculture: Used in agriculture as a source of nitrogen nutrients to fertilize soil, improve soil fertility, and enhance crop yields. It helps promote plant growth, increase flowering, and boost overall plant health.

• Food Additive: In the food industry, Ammonium Chloride can be used as a food additive or processing aid for flavor enhancement, pH adjustment, and stabilizing agent in food products, such as baked goods, candies, and confectioneries.

• Analytical Reagent: ACS-grade Ammonium Chloride is commonly used as an analytical reagent in chemical analysis, qualitative and quantitative determinations, and research experiments requiring high purity and precision.

• Additional Applications: Ammonium Chloride is a versatile compound with applications in laboratory analysis.